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It’s been a beautiful fall and there are plenty of leaves everywhere for the garden beds. I find there’s nothing better for building soil in veggie and perennial beds, and well as around roses and shrubs, than adding compost and leaves in the fall. Shredding the leaves, especially any thicker, leathery cottonwood leaves, helps them break down faster without matting.
Q: Over the last few years, I’ve collected a number of cacti and succulents. When I look them up online, it shows that they have gorgeous flowers. Mine never bloom. I have them in various windowsills and on tables near the window. Do they have to be older to flower? Do they need a certain kind of fertilizer?
Tropical Croton plant Q: Some of the tropical plants I brought into the house to spend the winter are dropping leaves. What’s going on? A: It’s not unusual for plants to re-acclimate to indoor conditions when you bring them inside. Light levels are lower indoors and the air is drier. Give them time to adjust to their new conditions. Be sure to continue to feed them at least mon...
Q: Does mulching my perennial beds help my plants survive the winter better? A: Absolutely – with one exception. Not only does it protect the root system from fluctuating soil temperatures, a 2-3” mulch also helps conserve moisture in the soil for good root growth until the soil freezes. I use the debris from my fall clean up once I’ve run it all through my shredder. A lawn mowe...
Q: Is it too late to plant spring flowering bulbs for next year? A: No, it’s not too late to plant bulbs right up to the time the ground freezes solid. This is a great time to find bulbs on sale at your local nursery. While the selection might not be extensive, any flowers are a welcome sight in spring. Be sure to water in your newly planted bulbs thoroughly and again in a month...
